23/04/2003

Man critical in hospital following stolen car crash

A man is in critical condition in hospital today after a stolen car crashed into a wall in west Belfast yesterday.

The car, which was stolen in Dunmurry on Monday night, blocked a road for several hours after the incident.

Parts of the vehicle were strewn across a wide area and debris went through the window of a house.

People living nearby said they saw a group of young people flee from the vehicle just after hearing a loud bang.

Police are investigating reports that there may have been more than one person in the car when it crashed.

(MB)

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